TRIPOD for displays or painting

These are metal tripods which are good for educational displays, craft fair displays, etc.  With some modifications, they can also be used as painting tripods. 

They are easy to make, and fast to set up.  Rubber feet protect floor surfaces. 

Being composed of triangles, the tripod is a very strong shape.  As a test, I suspended myself from the apex of one with no problem.  These ones are made of full 10 ft. lengths of 3/4 inch diameter EMT electrical metal conduit pipe. 

Step 1 The apex hinge

The pipes are joined at the top by drilling holes through them, running some heavy tie wire through the holes, and twisting the wire. 

The joined pipes fold up to make a compact bundle for carrying.

I have several tripods and store them vertically at home, hanging them from a nail by the tie wire that joins them at the top. 

Comments

[debefree]

wow! nice set up!

I would use regular spring clamps for the display of a painting, etc.

I do use them all the time with an alumium step ladder, and they look great.

debeart

[l8nite]

 I was thinking of something along these lines for art shows only using pvc. The feet idea is a total duuuuuuuuuuh why didn't I think of that great idea slap the forehead type of thing. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU 

[Doctor What]

Nice.  What were they doing in the school gymnasium?

[Thinkenstein]

Earth Day.  Educational displays were in the gymnasium.  Everyone else was outdoors.  Not many people found their way inside, unfortunately.  At least there was shade indoors.